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Paper Talk: Man Utd man the new Ronaldo; Barca star wanted

Marcus Rashford: Under Real Madrid's watchful eye

Real Madrid see Marcus Rashford as Cristiano Ronaldo’s long-term successor, while Jose Mourinho has set his sights on a new raid on Barcelona, according to Saturday’s newspapers.

REAL MADRID EYE RASHFORD SWOOP

Real Madrid are monitoring Manchester United’s teenage striker Marcus Rashford, according to reports in various papers.

Both the Daily Express and The Sun claim Real sent scouts to Wembley on Friday evening in the hope of seeing the Manchester United man in action against Scotland. At least they got to see him warm up!

The pacy striker has howevers, scored 12 goals in 32 appearances for the Red Devils and has also caught the eye in his fleeting appearances for his country.

Although Real Madrid have a transfer ban in place until 2018, the papers both report they are building a dossier on Rashford with a view to swooping for him in the future and as a possible long-term replacement for Cristiano Ronaldo.

UNITED SET SIGHTS ON RAKITIC

Manchester United aim to snap up Ivan Rakitic before the Croatian signs a new deal with Barcelona, according to various reports.

The Croatian’s current deal with Barca expires in the summer of 2019 and talks over a new deal have yet to reach a satisfying conclusion for the La Liga giants.

And The Sun claims Manchester United are monitoring developments with Rakitic and could offer him an escape route to Old Trafford, with Jose Mourinho seeing him as the perfect partner for Paul Pogba and the ideal man to reinforce their midfield.

Rakitic, 28, has scored 19 goals in 123 appearances for Barca since signing for the Catalan outfit back in 2014.

Brighton’s Israel striker Tomer Hemed, 29, says he could end his playing career back in Spain. He has already had spells in the country with Mallorca and Almeria (The Argus)

Wolves are to decide whether their five loan signings – including 19-year-old Manchester United defender Cameron Borthwick-Jackson – will stay at the Championship club until the end of the season (Express & Star)

Bolton’s 21-year-old striker Zach Clough, who has scored five goals in his last four League One appearances, has been urged to stay when the January transfer window opens by his manager Phil Parkinson (Bolton News)